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❝ And a fine name that is, ❞ he mused in dulcet tones. The creature reached up with a free hand to remove the boater hat atop his head, bowing deeply at the waist. ❝ Delighted to make your acquaintance, Miss Miku. I’ve gone by many names. Rêve, René, Ren, the Monochrome Baku…you may call me by any you wish. And I’ve come to help you sleep peacefully tonight — should you welcome it. ❞
Standing straight again, Ren crossed the room to Miku’s bedside, lowering himself to one knee. To her level. He gazed up into her weary eyes. Heavy-lidded, perhaps a little puffy, weighed down by dark bags beneath. Yet there was still something beautiful about them, a crystal-clear teal color shining through all of the sleeplessness.
They called forth memories of her gorgeous green eyes. It was almost a shame to have to steal away their color.
❝ I do hope my sudden presence in your home hasn’t caused you any alarm. That is the last thing I would want for a young lady such as yourself. On the contrary, I’m here because I possess a certain magic. You see, as I mentioned a moment ago, I am a baku. My kind gets our energy from…nightmares. I consume the unpleasant dreams of humans, and leave sweeter dreams in their place. And that, Miss Miku, is why I have appeared before you tonight.
❝ If you allow it, I can consume your nightmare. The helplessness, the fear, the controlling puppeteer…every last memory of it, gone from your mind, as though it never happened at all. Only sweet dreams, pleasant feelings. And, I get a meal! It would be beneficial to both of us. ❞
Gently ( only if Miku were to allow it, of course; he couldn’t afford to scare away his prey by coming on too strong ), Ren would take her hand in his, and run his thumb over the back of it. Gentle reassurance. I will not lay a finger on you to harm you.
Not yet, at least.
❝ I realize this is quite the proposition to present to you so late at night, so I understand any hesitation. But please, know this: I’ve seen the suffering of many humans, and I want nothing more than to alleviate it. No one deserves to toss and turn at night, especially not someone so lovely as yourself. I will not act without your permission, but if I may ask…what say you? ❞
" Ren ... " Wow, wow, WOW okay. The girl took control of her breath. Her hand took a hold of his, clearly embarrassed by his gesture. Despite her popularity, she still wasn’t used to such affection. She could feel her face begin to heat up from staring into those shimmering eyes, but chalked it up to the lingering side effects of her nightmare.
Ren had promised a cure for her stubborn insomnia ... something she couldn’t take lightly. He spoke with the confidence of a leader. Plus, she didn’t have to open up to him. She didn’t have to be prescribed medicines or try homemade solutions that most likely wouldn’t work. He just ... seemed to know. With his bizarre aura of reassurance, the last of her tension released. She could hear the clock in her room continue to tick as she tried to come up with an answer, some sort of words for this proposition.
Miku paused shortly to consider her options.
“ ... Okay. ” She finally smiled. “ But only if I get to dream about princes and fairies. ”
